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Sara Macefield gives her take on Norwegian Prima (Credit: Norwegian Cruise Line)
NCLH reports 'record-breaking' wave period and booked position
The Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruise Line and Regent parent entered the year with a ’record booked position and at higher pricing’
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Seabourn to make Australia's Kimberley debut in 2024
Seabourn Pursuit will sail the region between June and August 2024
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From 'floating petri dishes' to record sales, the incredible journey of the UK cruise industry
In recent years, cruise has been plagued with disruption and by bad press, but as the sector sails into 2023 off the back of a positive wave period, it’s safe to say – albeit quietly – cruise is back, senior reporter Will Payne writes for TTG
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APT Travelmarvel expands 2024 Europe programme with new destinations
The brands will also be bringing back its physical brochures, and will be delivering copies to key trade accounts
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AE Expeditions plans inaugural voyage to northern reaches of east Greenland
The line will explore Greenland’s northernmost tip for the first time on its new 14-day East Greenland Explorer voyage
Celebrity Cruises’ fifth Edge-class ship to use new flex fuel engine
Celebrity Cruises recognised by Forbes Travel Guide
The line has become the first cruise line to earn the recognition, previously only been bestowed on land-based properties
Andrea Stafford has been appointed Scenic Group director of trade sales
Scenic Group's trade bookings 'exceeding expectations'
Andrea Stafford, the group’s director of trade sales, said the line plans to have trade partners at the christening ceremonies of Scenic Eclipse II and Emerald Sakara
Explora I sets sail in May 2023
Explora Journeys reveals inaugural shore excursions
Explora I will be first of up to six luxury ships to join the line’s fleet
Windstar to operate first-ever ex-Miami sailings in December
Windstar Cruises boosts WiFi connectivity with Elon Musk's Starlink
The company follows Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean and America Cruise Line in installing the high-speed onboard connectivity
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Cruise agency launches luxury arm and concierge service
Cruise.co.uk’s head of luxury and expedition, Elaine Ross, will head up Above and Beyond Luxury Cruises
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Agency outlines five consumer trends set to define travel this year
Consumers looking to travel further afield while protecting the natural environment, says Panache Cruises
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Explora Journeys holds coin ceremony for upcoming vessel
Explora Journeys’ second ship will enter service in 2024 with up to four more luxury vessels set to join the Explora fleet by 2028
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Watch: Regent floats out Seven Seas Grandeur ahead of autumn launch
The vessel will sail 18 voyages in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean in November
Twynam will take up his role with Scenic Group at the end of October
New Scenic Group boss Twynam: 'Agents are our lifeblood'
Newly-appointed Scenic Group managing director Richard Twynam outlines to TTG his plans for the brand moving into 2023
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New documentary goes behind the scenes of Regent's Seven Seas Splendor
Secrets of the World’s Most Expensive Cruise Ship will air on Channel 5 on Friday (27 January)
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First Orient Express cruise ship 'to revolutionise the maritime world'
Luxury train operator has revealed plans to build “the sailboat of the future”
New-style spaces on Silver Nova include The Marquee
Silversea showcases Silver Nova innovations ahead of summer launch
Silver Nova launches in August and is also being hailed as the world’s first low-emissions cruise ship
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6 must-try dishes on Explora I
Explora Journeys has unveiled a taste of what guests can expect in the six restaurants on Explora I when it sets sail from Southampton on 17 July
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Ex-Oceania Cruises sales manager James Scott joins Cunard
Scott – who will report to Cunard sales director, Thomas Mahoney – started his role on 3 January
Crystal Ravel departed on 29 August from Vishofen to cruise the Danube and Crystal Debussy left Basel on 30 August to cruise the Rhine
New luxury line Riverside acquires four more Crystal river ships
Riverside Luxury Cruises now owns five vessels which previously belonged to Crystal having already purchased Mozart
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Silver Shadow makes history as it departs for world cruise
Silver Shadow set sail from Sydney on Tuesday 10 January, marking the first time a Silversea world cruise has originated in the southern hemisphere
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European Waterways' 'travel bubbles' inspire record sales figures
The line said post-pandemic concerns continue to drive customers to book a barge cruise
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Destination to be the ‘dominant influence’ for cruise clients in 2023
Just under half of respondents to a survey carried out by cruise.co.uk agreed destination is the main factor in the decision-making process for picking a cruise
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Cruise industry confident for 2023 despite ongoing cost of living pressures
The cruise sector is sailing into 2023 confident it can overcome the challenges posed by the cost of living crisis and its continued emergence from the pandemic